The Office of Institutional Relations (the Office) seeks to empower students, alumni, and University friends to become engaged citizens who use their knowledge and skills with integrity and compassion to improve the future of Miami University, the State of Ohio and our global society. The Office serves as an exploration portal for students interested in learning about public service, government relations, advocacy and journalism. It connects students with alumni, University friends, public officials and many others engaged in government related fields at the state, federal and local levels. The Office pursues legislation and policies beneficial to Miami University, the state of Ohio, and the nation; strategically positions Miami University on key issues affecting higher education and the state of Ohio; and provides research to support effective policy-making at the state, federal, and local levels. The Office offers a variety of ways for students, alumni, and University friends to be engaged in furthering the interests of the University, the State of Ohio and our nation: - The Government Relations Network - The Governmental Relations Living Learning Community - The Miami University Advocates Program - Office internships - Workshops and Conferences focused on exploring government related fields, careers and professions.